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Then all you need to do is to decide where to start!

Welcome to the part of our website where we help you to take a close look at the decisions you make relating to how you run your business, or how your employer runs their business.

It’s incredible how much healthier, wealthier, time-rich and happier you can become as an employee simply by changing how you get about. And if your employer is helping you to change, then your workplace is changing for the better too.

We really do want businesses to change their habits and the habits of their employees for the better so to help you we’ve planted some great ideas at this website for you to explore today.

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The benefits of a travel plan can be extensive, though each plan will be unique. Local circumstances will determine the emphasis of your travel plan and, hence, the benefits gained. The list below sets out some of the potential benefits, but it’s down to you to choose what you focus on.

Benefits for your company:

  • Parking problems are reduced or eliminated
  • Environmental and social obligations are met
  • The cost of parking provision is reduced
  • Opportunities for development become available, for instance on land currently locked-up by car parking
  • Mileage claims and business travel costs are cut
  • Staff business travel time is reduced
  • Fleet running costs are minimised
  • Lower levels of congestion around your site
  • Customer/visitor experience is improved
  • Customer/staff base is widened
  • Corporate image is improved
  • Neighbour relations are improved
  • Delays to deliveries are reduced
  • Staff health and wellbeing improves, so absenteeism falls
  • Recruitment/retention improved due to better journeys to work
  • Staff punctuality improves along with better journey reliability

For your staff:

  • Equal opportunities are provided; travel perks are based on sustainability rather than seniority
  • Parking is guaranteed for those most in need
  • Journeys to work are simpler and less stressful
  • Opportunities exist to build exercise into daily routines
  • Journey times are reduced
  • Travel costs are minimised

For your local community:

  • Local streets are safer, quieter and less polluted
  • Illegal or inconsiderate parking is reduced
  • Public transport is enhanced
  • Cycling and walking infrastructure is improved
  • The environment is improved, making a better place to live, work and visit.